We get it – airline seat selection can be an irritating effort. Window or aisle? Priority or standard sheet? Is it on the wings? Do you want to choose a seat at check-in or get something great?
Sometimes, ideal seating may not be available when booking. And who has the time to manually check the seat maps multiple times a day, hoping to open up something better, leading up to the flight?
Fortunately, ExpertFlyer (Owned by Red Ventures, the parent company of TPG) This can be done automatically. Above all, you can use your free membership to create alerts for windows or aisle seats. This guide explains exactly how to set up and use sheet alerts for ExpertFlyer.
What is ExpertFlyer?
ExpertFlyer is open to anyone, but it also includes two paid membership tiers that unlock the expanded features and features. If you’re a new member, you Free 5-Day Premium Trial On the ExpertFlyer website. Here are three ExpertFlyer membership levels:
- free: Set notification alerts if the more desirable seats are open on the flight. You are limited to one free alert at a time, but you can add it for $0.99 each.
- Basics ($4.99/month): This plan offers additional features such as inventory search and flight availability. You can set up four sheet alerts at the same time, but you are limited to 250 queries per month.
- Premium ($9.99 per month or $99.99 per year): The plan includes flexible search options, unlimited queries, and the ability to create aircraft changes and flight alerts. You can use up to 200 combinations of flights and seat alerts at the same time.
For more information about ExpertFlyer, please see ExpertFlyer Guide. The rest of this article will focus solely on experimental sheet alerts.
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How to set up ExpertFlyer sheet alerts
Once you’ve signed up for ExpertFlyer, you can also set up sheet alerts by selecting a free membership tier. Collect flight info and set up sheet alerts before you go to ExpertFlyer. Specifically, the following information about the flight is required:
- Departure airport
- Arrival airport
- date
- Airline name or International Air Transport Association code
- Flight number
- Class of Service
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Once you have this information, log in to your ExpertFlyer account and use the homepage[シートアラートの作成]Click.
Next, enter your flight details and click Search.
The flight’s seat map must be loaded, but you must click on “Create Sheet Alert”. In the box that appears, give the alert a name and select a criteria before clicking Create.
If you are a free ExpertFlyer member using free alerts, you can only set up alerts for seats, aisle seats, or window seats. For paid members, you can choose between two seats in the exit row, or a specific seat. For example, you can use the “Select a Specific Seat” option to set up an alert for one of the two seats in the row of two seats by clicking on these two seats.
When you create an alert, ExpertFlyer will send you an email when the seat you want is available. Once you receive the email, please go to the airline website or app immediately and change your seat selection. Open seats tend to snap right away, so act as soon as you get an alert will maximize your chances of moving to a better seat.
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When to set up ExpertFlyer sheet alerts
You may find yourself needing a better seating, including the following scenarios:
- Your preferred seat type (area or window) is not available
- You’re stuck in the middle seat and prefers window or aisle seating
- Can’t find a seat together for you and your spouse/friend/family
- You’ll prefer seats in another part of the plane (e.g. they disappear easily due to the proximity of the toilet, or close to the front to get closer to the back).
- You will need to have a seat in the exit row or a specific seat in the two rows
In these cases, the ExpertFlyer sheet alert feature will help you change the sheet to a better one.
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Conclusion
If you are unable to select your favorite window or aisle seat on your upcoming flight, consider starting a free ExpertFlyer membership (or 5-day free premium trial) and set up seat alerts to find better seats. It may be quick and free and you may be able to get a seat in the windows and aisle.
Similarly, let’s say you’re traveling with friends or family and can’t find two seats together. In that case, an upgrade to a basic or premium ExpertFlyer membership may be worth it. Therefore, you can create two seat alerts together.
